I went for a run just now at around 6:30am. It was a cool morning and the weather threatened to rain but I decided to go ahead with my exercise.
I ran around the park opposite my place. Remember the Gurhka soldier who saluted when he ran past me? Well, I saw him again during my third round and guess what? He saluted me again. Haha. It was so funny!
But I felt it was wrong to pretend that I am one of them. As he was running in the opposite direction, I had to quickly turn back to catch him. Boy, was it tough to catch up with him as Nepalese are known for their long-distance running capabilities and they are really fast runners!
I think he was quite surprised and scared as to why this 'officer' was chasing after him. I greeted him and I asked whether he knows how to speak English. Well, he does a little. The fact that I spoke to him in English meant that I am not one of the Gurhka soldiers. I told him that I am a Singaporean living in Potong Pasir.
Out of curiosity, I asked him why he saluted me in both occasions and true enough, he said I looked like an officer and that I was stern-looking. :) Maybe next time I should run with a constant smile on my face. Haha.
By the way, the soldier's name is Durga. He is new to this island-nation. He arrived in Singapore only in November with his wife and baby son. Durga is only 22 years old.
Anyway, I am glad that he did not kill me on the spot when I revealed my identity. Phew! I told him we'll probably see each other quite often since I planned to run regularly. I even initiated having breakfast with him one of these days after a run. He smiled and said ok.
Well, I thank God that I got to know someone new out of an interesting encounter. I pray I will get a chance to have breakfast with Durga soon and along the way to share my faith with him should the opportunity arise.
I completed my run after four rounds. It was refreshing to sweat it out! :)
Oh yah, remember I mentioned in my previous blog that I look like someone who is quite handsome. Since I promised to reveal him, here goes......
He is......
none other than......
ANDY CHEW!!!!!!
Haha! I know! I know! So thick-skin, right?! Hey, at least I added the word 'quite' before "handsome." Haha.
Okie, I know it is lunch-time. Sorry to spoil your lunch by what I said in the last few paragraphs. :)
Time to go! Have a great meal, everyone!
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16
I ran around the park opposite my place. Remember the Gurhka soldier who saluted when he ran past me? Well, I saw him again during my third round and guess what? He saluted me again. Haha. It was so funny!
But I felt it was wrong to pretend that I am one of them. As he was running in the opposite direction, I had to quickly turn back to catch him. Boy, was it tough to catch up with him as Nepalese are known for their long-distance running capabilities and they are really fast runners!
I think he was quite surprised and scared as to why this 'officer' was chasing after him. I greeted him and I asked whether he knows how to speak English. Well, he does a little. The fact that I spoke to him in English meant that I am not one of the Gurhka soldiers. I told him that I am a Singaporean living in Potong Pasir.
Out of curiosity, I asked him why he saluted me in both occasions and true enough, he said I looked like an officer and that I was stern-looking. :) Maybe next time I should run with a constant smile on my face. Haha.
By the way, the soldier's name is Durga. He is new to this island-nation. He arrived in Singapore only in November with his wife and baby son. Durga is only 22 years old.
Anyway, I am glad that he did not kill me on the spot when I revealed my identity. Phew! I told him we'll probably see each other quite often since I planned to run regularly. I even initiated having breakfast with him one of these days after a run. He smiled and said ok.
Well, I thank God that I got to know someone new out of an interesting encounter. I pray I will get a chance to have breakfast with Durga soon and along the way to share my faith with him should the opportunity arise.
I completed my run after four rounds. It was refreshing to sweat it out! :)
Oh yah, remember I mentioned in my previous blog that I look like someone who is quite handsome. Since I promised to reveal him, here goes......
He is......
none other than......
ANDY CHEW!!!!!!
Haha! I know! I know! So thick-skin, right?! Hey, at least I added the word 'quite' before "handsome." Haha.
Okie, I know it is lunch-time. Sorry to spoil your lunch by what I said in the last few paragraphs. :)
Time to go! Have a great meal, everyone!
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16
1 comment:
You sound upstanding and kind. But not everyone needs Christ like Christians do. Durga has a faith, I assure you, that you do not need to challenge by propping up your own values. Respect for ALL humanity leads us to become better Christians. As a sister in Christ, I ask that you respect all faiths and become inclusive of the diverse ways people seek to commit to the Higher Power.
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